As part of Earth day efforts across the globe, Aquinas students were educated on the importance of Earth day and what they can do to reduce their own carbon footprints. 

  • Eat all your lunch to reduce food waste
  • Don’t throw litter and pick it up when you see it
  • Recycle waste especially paper
  • Don’t wash clothes unless they are dirty
  • Don’t buy new uniform every year if last years is still wearable
  • Give old uniform to charity shops
  • Don’t waste water- turn off the tap
  • Give old toys away so they can be reused
  • Share books/games etc so less items have to be made
  • Try not to lose rulers/ pencils/ uniform
  • Walk to school if possible
  • Use reusable wrapping for your lunch
  • Use reusable water bottles
  • Avoid using single use plastic items eg water bottles/ straws/ plastic forks
  • Write on both sides of the page
  • Print double sided and combine pages
  • Use roll on deodorant instead of aerosols